Late-life suicide in an aging world.
Nat Aging
; 2(1): 7-12, 2022 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2294004
ABSTRACT
Suicide is an important problem among older adults and in particular older men. Risk factors for suicide in older adults include the loss of a loved one, loneliness and physical illness. Suicide in older adults is often attributed to the development of depression due to bereavement or loss of physical health and independence. However, suicide prevention in old age requires avoiding overly simplistic therapeutic approaches. This Perspective discusses the impact of social determinants of health, cultural narratives and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on suicide among older adults and proposes strategies for a multifaceted approach to suicide prevention.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Suicide
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Nat Aging
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S43587-021-00160-1
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